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Laid-back looks, hard-working warmth.

The Patagonia Women's Bivy Down Jacket serves up a heaping helping of warmth in a casual, street-worthy package. Your trusted partner when you're headed outside in frigid conditions, this heritage-inspired coat features a rugged canvas fabric with a DWR finish on the shoulders to shrug off light rain and snow. It's then packed with lightweight, compressible, and ultra-toasty down for warmth, all of which can be traced back to birds that were never force-fed or live-plucked.

A heritage-inspired puffy durable enough for everyday wear

Rugged canvas shell with water-resistant treatment

Light and insulating down insulation with wide, cozy baffles

Side-entry hand pockets

From big-mountain skiing to casual days in town, Patagonia designs hard-wearing gear for any outdoor pursuit

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Stay Toasty

Familiarity: I've used it several times

Fit: True to size

Size Bought: Medium

Height: 5'3"

Weight: 140lbs

I bought this jacket because I spend a lot of time waiting for the train to and from class while it's cold and it can be miserable! This jacket has turned it around though. Casual enough that I don't feel like I'm about to scale a mountain, but hardy enough that I'd still take it hiking. This was a great choice. Fits pretty true to size, slightly snug. It does leak feathers a bit, but it hasn't bothered me at all. Definitely a great choice if you want a do it all jacket for town and mountain!

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Warm, Comfy, and Fashionable

Familiarity: I've used it several times

Fit: True to size

Size Bought: Small

Height: 5'8"

Weight: 135lbs

I love this jacket. I bought it because my boyfriend got a winter jacket I call the "sleeping bag" because it's so warm and cozy. I started borrowing it even though it's too big because I wanted something warmer. I saw this one on sale, and thought I'd give it a try. It is perfect. I wear it around town and to the ski hill, and it keeps me so comfortable. I love that it has an inside pocket so my phone wont' fall out, and the handwarmer pockets are the perfect location and size. I get compliments on it every time I wear it. I have extra long arms, so the sleeves are a little bit short for me, but I still like the fit -- overall a great buy!

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Crazy warm jacket - big for a small gal

Familiarity: I returned this product before using it

Fit: Runs large

Size Bought: xs

Height: 5'1"

Weight: 110lbs

I recently ordered this jacket directly from patagonia because they had an older color on sale for about $160. That would be a total steal for this jacket...if it fits you. I'm 5'1" 110lbs and got an xs. It fit okay, but I could've layered two fleeces under it no problem...not that you would need to because its the warmest jacket I've ever put on! Point being, I was looking for a smaller fit since this is a stand alone item - not really meant for layering. If you don't mind looking like you're wearing your boyfriends jacket and need serious warmth, then this is definitely for you. If you're small like me, you might have a hard time with how giant this makes you look. Note - this is not at all a packable jacket - that wasn't a problem for me, but don't expect this thing to get stuffed into your pack without taking up as much room as your sleeping bag. The canvas with dwr is mostly to blame for that, but its that outer shell that makes this jacket so bulletproof. Also, the outer hand pockets are super soft inside, but do not have a zip or button closure. Had I kept this, I probably would've added a sewn-in button or snap to make sure stuff couldn't fall out if the pockets bulged open.

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Love!

Fit: True to size

Size Bought: Med

Height: 5'10"

Weight: 145lbs

It's super comfortable, warm, and stylish! My only feedback would be inside pockets, and some type of zipper or button for the outside one. I am still thinking about getting the vest, it's that great! It is a bit of a lint magnet, so if you can't handle that don't get it

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Lint magnet!

Familiarity: I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions

Fit: True to size

Size Bought: Small

Height: 5'5"

Weight: 130lbs

I loved this jacket...until I wore it with a sweater. It was covered in lint! And then I was petting my father in law's lab and it got covered in dog hair. This jacket is warm and cozy, but had to be lint brushed with each wear...That's something I don't want to have to do to my winter jacket! Unfortunately, I'm sending it back. Thankfully, Backcountry has an excellent return policy!

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Warm and tough, but attracts lint

Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer

Fit: True to size

Size Bought: Small

Height: 5'8"

Weight: 120lbs

I am 5'8" 120 pounds and a size small fits me well. I have a long torso and this jacket sits at my hips and I can wear 1-2 layers underneath comfortably. The outer material is tough but it shows lint like crazy-oddly enough my dogs' hair doesn't stick to it as much as everyday lint does. The jacket is not lightweight but if you want a warm and tough down jacket that won't rip open on every little tree branch, I would recommend it. Maybe not in black if lint drives you crazy!

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Love this coat!

Familiarity: I've used it several times

Fit: True to size

Size Bought: Small

Height: 5'4"

Weight: 130lbs

I bought this to use as my general purpose "around town" jacket for winter in West Yellowstone, MT. To give you an idea of the winter here, I'm writing on November 21 and it's -7F outside. This jacket is warm and comfortable, even down to these chilly temps!

PROS: - Inside collar (where your chin goes when it's all zipped up) pockets, and sleeve cuffs are lined with super soft suede-like fabric that doesn't catch when your hands get chapped (because eew, that's the grossest feeling ever) - Top zipper is covered so it doesn't make your face cold - Collar is super puffy and keeps your neck warm - Waterproof fabric on shoulders / chest / back is nice if it's wet out, even though the regular fabric holds its own against water pretty well - Dropped hem on the back is nice for keeping you covered if you're bending over - Sizing is great, fits very well - Sleeves are lined with silk so your long sleeve shirts don't get all bunched up when you put them on

CONS: - My fiance grumbles because now he can't get the men's version - If you get the jacket you probably won't get the vest, which is a bummer - It does show white dog hair, but it's easy enough to remove with a lint roller